Heretic's Apprentice - Hardcover

Peters, Ellis

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ISBN 10: 0708922449 ISBN 13: 9780708922446

Publisher: The Mysterious Press, 1990

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First edition, signed by author. Brother Cadfael, medieval herbalist and detective, solves another mystery, this time one revolving around a priceless illuminated manuscript. Detailed description of binding, vellum, ink, illumination, etc. v , 186 pages. quarter cloth with paper boards, dust jacket.. 8vo..

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About the Author

Ellis Peters is one of the pseudonyms of Edith Pargeter who wrote several books under her own name and also Peter Benedict, Jolyon Carr and John Redfern. She was the recipient of the Crime Writers Association and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award. She died in 1995.

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In 1143 two unusual individuals arrive at the Abbey and involve Brother Cadfael in a violent death on sacred grounds. Derek Jacobi provides a spirited narration of intrigue and change in this wonderful ancient mystery. -- Midwest Book Review

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